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STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT

220140990036 · 04/05/2014 · Nome Gold Alaska Corporation

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Getting on or off equipment
Injury source
ICE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
ANKLE
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.58 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Nome Gold Company
Operator
Nome Gold Alaska Corporation
Mine
5001031

Narrative

Employee stepped down off the steps of the lube truck, he did not notice a frozen chunk under his right foot, when applying full weight on his right foot, the frozen chunk rolled causing his ankle to roll also. A quick look around the landing area before descending the steps would have identified the frozen chunk and could have prevented the accident.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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